West Chicago, IL 60185 solar market data
Updated September 22, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
West Chicago 60185 has 338 solar installations, installations down 1.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 53% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60185 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.30%
of 112.7K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 23.1%
residential solar added in Illinois, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
136.9K systems
4.0% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 47–57 installs (midpoint 52)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
60185 by year
52 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 53 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60185
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 28 | 17 | 9.93 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 10 | 5 | 7.6 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 8 | 5 | 10.25 | — |
| 4 | CERTASUN | 7 | 3 | 8.79 | — |
| 5 | GREENGRIDS | 5 | 3 | 10.36 | — |
| 6 | BRS FIELD OPS | 3 | 3 | 10.23 | — |
| 7 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 3 | 2 | 8.52 | — |
| 8 | QUALITY SOLAR | 3 | 1 | 11.11 | — |
| 9 | AMBIA SOLAR FOR PALMETTO EPC | 2 | 2 | 10.14 | — |
| 10 | WINDFREE SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 41.42 | — |
| 11 | WINDFREE WIND & SOLAR ENERGY | 2 | 1 | 10.21 | — |
| 12 | POWUR PBC | 2 | 0 | 13.52 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60185
How many solar installations are there in 60185?
SolarDNA counts 338 active solar installations in West Chicago 60185, 329 of them residential, with data through September 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60185?
Not enough priced systems in 60185 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60185?
Installations in 60185 are down 1.9%: 52 in the trailing twelve months versus 53 before.
Who installs solar in 60185?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 30 installers with systems in 60185. The full comp set is above.
Is 60185 a good market for solar sales?
60185 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 53% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.